Basic Christmas Stocking by Kate Wagstaff

Basic Christmas Stocking

Crochet
October 2025
Aran (8 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 11 rows = 4 inches
in hdc
6.5 mm (K)
246 - 249 yards (225 - 228 m)
18" H, 7" W
US
English
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Materials: 246 Total yards of any 4ww yarn
If working 2 colors: Color A (75 yards), Color B (171 yards)
Yarn Needle

Hook: Size K 10.5 / 6.5

Gauge: 14 hdc & 11 Rows = 4”

Finished Size: 18” tall, 15” diameter, 10” wide toe to heel

Skill Level: Easy

US Crochet Terms

Stitch Abbreviations:
st – stitch
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet

Special Stitches:

Half Double Crochet 3 Together (hdc3Tog): Yo, insert hook in indicated st, yo, pull up a loop3x, yo, pull through all 7 loops on hook

Notes:
If working multiple colors, work rounds 1-6 in Color A, 7-20 in color B, 21-28 Color A, 29-51 Color B, 52-61 Color A
This Stocking is worked without chaining at the beginning of rounds unless otherwise stated. Instead, lengthen yarn to height of hdc and begin first stitch.

Full Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/uYutzD8Ajvs